Gilbert + Tobin is advising Grant Thornton Advisors on the transaction under which Grant Thornton Australia will join the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform. The deal will see Grant Thornton Australia join the rapidly expanding group of nearly 20 aligned Grant Thornton firms spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. The platform was established in January 2025 with the support of an investor group led by New Mountain Capital.
The G+T team advising on the transaction is led by partners Peter Cook and Karen Evans-Cullen, supported by Wes Bainbridge, Hugh Evans, Angus Wong, Albert Swann, Jack Stephens, Bodhi Morgan and Ethan Rosmarin. The transaction also involved multiple teams across G+T, including Charles Coorey and Johnathon Geagea (Competition, Consumer and Market Regulation), Tom Brett and Taylor Goodrum (Employment) and Melissa Fai and Mark Ferguson (Technology and Digital), Colleen Platford, Alexandra Whitby, Rebecca Spigelman and Shannon O’Donnell (Disputes and Investigations).
Karen Evans-Cullen and Peter Cook commented:
We are seeing strong momentum in private equity investment across professional services, and this transaction reflects that trend. This deal will accelerate the growth of the Grant Thornton Advisors platform in the Asia Pacific region and strengthens its ability to deliver seamless cross-border support.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.
